How hot is the Black Onyx?

The Black Onyx measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Black Onyx

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameBlack Onyx

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-X-K-5-009

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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